PLANT MANAGEMENT
Plant is only as effective as the system used to manage it. Without the right tools in place, safety checks, service records, and compliance tasks can slip through the cracks, compromising safety and stalling productivity. Simpel centralises plant data, automates safety processes, and eliminates guesswork from the process.
COMPLEX CO.'S SUCCESS STORY
Lloyd Lucas, Quality & Systems Manager at Complex Co., shared how his team took control of plant management with Simpel. By introducing QR pre-starts, digital inductions, and real-time compliance checks, they cut out manual administration and built a system that puts transparency and accountability at the centre of every site.
QR Code Prestarts: From Sticker to Sign-Off in Moments
Complex Co has taken a hands-on approach to plant compliance, using Simpel’s QR codes to simplify daily pre-starts. Each machine is labelled with a QR sticker that workers scan to access the pre-start for that piece of plant. Once submitted, each form creates a full audit trail linked to the plant item, showing exactly what was done, when and by whom. It’s helped the team reduce manual follow-up and keep checks consistent across jobs.
Plant Inductions: Digital Records Replacing the Ring Binder
Before Simpel, verifying whether a plant item was cleared to work often meant chasing paperwork or relying on verbal updates. Now, it’s all tracked in the system and easy to confirm on the spot.
Operator Compliance: Ensuring the Right People Are on the Right Machines
Simpel makes it easy to see if someone’s inducted, what they’re cleared to operate, and whether anything has lapsed. It supports faster decision-making and audit readiness without the usual back and forth.
Daily Insight Without the Admin: Dashboards Onsight and In Office
Dashboards have become a daily touchpoint across teams, connecting what’s happening on site with what leaders need to see. At the project level, supervisors can quickly check sign-offs, track overdue actions, and monitor daily compliance tasks.
“The traffic light [project] dashboards are one of the strongest features. Our directors and managers are really into their data and analytics, so having that built in was a massive bonus. You can spot issues straight away, like if something’s expired, a licence isn’t valid, or someone hasn’t been inducted. The prompts make it easy to stay on top of it.”
To take reporting to the next level, Complex has recently introduced Organisation Intelligence. This dashboard brings that data together across all jobs, making it easier to track performance, benchmark projects, and monitor compliance at scale.
“We’ve also recently updated the organisational dashboard, and we’re really looking forward to pushing this out to the team.”
About Complex Co.
Complex Co. is an Australian construction company with over 60 years of experience delivering technically complex infrastructure projects. Their work spans sectors such as transport, water, marine, and renewables. The team is known for tackling challenging projects that require precision, compliance, and deep technical expertise.